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The correct spelling is shot.
How to pronounce shot
/ʃɒt/
verbIPA: /ʃɒt/
Say it like: Sho-t
The correct spelling is shot. To launch a projectile. For example: "The land shoots into a promontory."
Usage Examples
“The land shoots into a promontory.”
“The shot was wide off the mark.”
“They took the lead on a last-minute shot.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To launch a projectile.
- 2.To move or act quickly or suddenly.
- 3.To act or achieve.
- 4.To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
- 5.To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.
noun
- 1.The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
- 2.The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
- 3.The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
- 4.Small metal balls used as ammunition.
- 5.Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.
adjective
- 1.Worn out or broken.
- 2.(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
- 3.Tired, weary.
- 4.Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
- 5.Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.
interjection
- 1.Thank you.
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